Studies on the effects of growth-stage and nutrient supply on the stereochemistry of sulcatone reduction in Clostridia pasteurianum, C. tyrobutyricum and Lactobacillus brevis suggest that there may be at least two sulcatone reductases with different stereospecificities.

History

EC 1.1.1.260 created 2000, modified 2001

Reference

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Authors

Belan, A., Botle, J., Fauve, A., Gourcy, J.G. and Veschambre, H.

Title

Use of biological systems for the preparation of chiral molecules. 3. An application in pheromone synthesis: Preparation of sulcatol enantiomers.

Journal

J Org Chem 52:256-260 (1987)

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Authors

Tidswell, E.C., Salter, G.J., Kell, D.B. and Morris, J.G.

Title

Enantioselectivity of sulcatone reduction by some anaerobic bacteria.

Journal

Enzyme Microb Technol 21:143-147 (1997)

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Authors

Tidswell, E.C., Thompson, A.N. and Morris, J.G.

Title

Selection in chemostat culture of a mutant strain of Clostridium tryobutyricum improved in its reduction of ketones.